Mongodump

A GitHub Action to create MongoDB backups efficiently and securely, using mongodump with password-protected compression.

Features

• 🛡️ Secure Backups: Password-protected compressed backups for enhanced data security.
• 🔄 Simple Automation: Automatically generate backups during CI/CD pipelines.
• 🚀 Docker-Based: Lightweight and easy to use.
• 📦 Compatible with MongoDB 6.

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Usage

1. Workflow Configuration

Add this Action to your GitHub workflow in the .github/workflows/workflow.yml file:

name: Backup

on:
  schedule:
    - cron: 0 0 * * *

jobs:
  mongodump:
    name: Mongodump
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actalog/mongodump@v2
        with:
          connection-string: ${{ secrets.CONNECTION_STRING }}
          output-password: ${{ secrets.OUTPUT_PASSWORD }}
      - uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        with:
          name: dump
          path: ${{ github.workspace }}/dump

2. Action Inputs

Parameter	Required	Description
connection-string	Yes	MongoDB connection URI (stored as a secret).
output-password	Yes	Password to protect the backup file.

3. Setting Up Secrets

Add the following secrets to your GitHub repository:

1. CONNECTION_STRING: The connection URI for your MongoDB instance.
2. OUTPUT_PASSWORD: The password to secure the backup file.

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License

This project is licensed under the terms of The Unlicense.